Sun City is an unincorporated community in the northwest Valley, next to Peoria, Youngtown and Surprise. It is an age-restricted (55+) active adult community under its own deed restrictions, and it is a Census Designated Place (CDP), not a city. This guide covers the community, recreation centers, commute, things to do, nearby airports and a sourced market snapshot.
Lifestyle in Sun City
The 2020 Census counted 39,931 people in the Sun City CDP, on 14.42 square miles of land. About 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, the median value of owner-occupied homes is $280,900 and the median gross rent is $1,569 (2020–2024 American Community Survey, Census QuickFacts).
Because Sun City is unincorporated, Maricopa County handles zoning and permits. Recreation facilities are run by the Recreation Centers of Sun City, and age and occupancy rules come from the community’s own documents. Confirm current rules and fees before you buy.
Map of Sun City, Arizona
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The green outline shows the Sun City Census Designated Place (CDP) boundary from the U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb Census Designated Places, GEOID 0470320, retrieved Oct 30 2026). Sun City is unincorporated: this is a Census statistical boundary, not city limits. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sun City Neighborhoods and Areas
Here are the main types of areas buyers ask us about. Every buyer’s needs are different, so we’ll help you compare specific homes, HOAs and commutes.
- Single-level homes, patio homes and condos around golf courses and recreation centers.
- Golf-course and lake-adjacent streets. Homes along the community’s courses and lakes.
Commute and Getting Around
Loop 101, US-60 (Grand Avenue) and Bell Road serve Sun City. The Census mean travel time to work for Sun City residents is 24.1 minutes (2020–2024 ACS, QuickFacts).
Airports In and Near Sun City
We did not find an FAA-listed airport inside the Sun City CDP. Airports serving Sun City include:
- Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU), Glendale. Public-use airport owned by the City of Glendale, with a control tower and a 7,150-foot runway (FAA record via AirNav: GEU).
- Luke Air Force Base (LUF), Glendale area. A U.S. Air Force base; not open to civilian aircraft (FAA record via AirNav: LUF).
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), north Phoenix. Public-use general aviation airport owned by the City of Phoenix, with a control tower (FAA record via AirNav: DVT).
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix. Public use, owned by the City of Phoenix; the region’s main commercial airport (FAA record via AirNav: PHX; airport website).
FAA records also list 1 private-use heliport inside the boundary (Banner Boswell Meml Hospital (AZ08)); these are not open to the public.
Airport details come from FAA records (via AirNav) and official airport sites, checked Oct 30 2026. Confirm current operations with the airport.
Residential Airparks and Fly-In Communities
We did not find a residential airpark inside Sun City. Nearby fly-in communities include:
- Thunder Ridge Airpark (AZ28), Morristown area. A residential airpark about 3 miles southeast of Morristown, outside Surprise and Buckeye city limits. FAA records list it as privately owned by the Thunder Ridge Airpark HOA and private use, with permission required before landing, and one 2,600 x 40-foot asphalt runway (17/35) with edge lights (FAA record via AirNav: AZ28).
- Hangar Haciendas (AZ90), Laveen. In unincorporated Maricopa County near Phoenix’s Laveen Village, not inside Phoenix city limits. Its own site describes 39 lots, about half with custom homes and hangars, paved taxiways, and guest pilots who must be sponsored by a lot owner (Hangar Haciendas). The FAA record lists a private-use, HOA-owned 2,436-foot runway (FAA record via AirNav: AZ90).
Hangar homes and taxiway access come with HOA, association and runway rules, and not every hangar is approved for living space. Check the CC&Rs, association documents and local permits for the specific property before you buy.
Things to Do in Sun City
- Recreation centers, pools and golf courses run by the Recreation Centers of Sun City.
- White Tank Mountain Regional Park and Lake Pleasant Regional Park within driving distance.
Popular Restaurants in Sun City
Sun City has no city tourism bureau. The Recreation Centers of Sun City run these cafés: Source: Recreation Centers of Sun City.
- George’s Lakeview Café. A café run by the Recreation Centers of Sun City.
- George’s Café at Bell. A café at the Bell recreation center.
Hours, menus and locations change, so check each restaurant’s website before you go. Listing here is not an endorsement or a paid placement.
Sun City Market Snapshot: Greater Phoenix Metro Data
These are the most recent published figures, each with its source and date. Nothing has been estimated. The ARMLS numbers below cover the whole Greater Phoenix metro. They are not Sun City-only figures.
Greater Phoenix metro (ARMLS), September 2026, from the ARMLS STAT report, published October 6, 2026:
| Greater Phoenix metro (ARMLS), September 2026 | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sales price | $450,000 (0.00% vs. September 2025) |
| Average sales price | $586,246 (+1.97% vs. September 2025) |
| Median price per sq. ft., sold listings | $251.50 |
| Sold listings | 5,672 (−6.76% vs. September 2025) |
| New listings | 9,350 (+3.08% vs. September 2025) |
| Active listings (excluding UCB/CCBS) | 25,251 (+4.38% vs. September 2025) |
| Under contract (Pending/UCB/CCBS) | 6,057 (−10.28% vs. September 2025) |
| Months of supply | 4.45 (3.98 in September 2025) |
| Median days on market | 63 (66 in September 2025) |
ARMLS® COPYRIGHT 2026.
Market balance (Greater Phoenix metro). The Cromford Market Index for the whole Greater Phoenix market was 69.9 on October 21, 2026. That is its first reading below 70 since March 12, 2009, and readings under 90 favor buyers (The Cromford Report, Oct 22, 2026). For the monthly period ending October 15, the median sales price per square foot across all areas was $250.34 (The Cromford Report, Oct 16, 2026).
Sun City CDP (Census) (Census). The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $280,900. That figure comes from the 2020–2024 ACS and is based on owners’ estimates, not closed sales (QuickFacts).
Local figures are available on request. Call 602-603-5555.
What is your Sun City home worth today?
Sun City Real Estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Sun City right now?
ARMLS STAT reports only metro-wide figures: a $450,000 median sales price for September 2026, unchanged from a year earlier. It does not break out Sun City. The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 median value of owner-occupied homes in Sun City is $280,900, which is based on owner estimates. For current numbers in your neighborhood, ask AZCO Properties for a comparative market analysis.
Is Sun City a buyer’s market right now?
Metro-wide data leans toward buyers. The Cromford Market Index for Greater Phoenix was 69.9 on October 21, 2026, and readings below 90 favor buyers. ARMLS showed 4.45 months of supply in September 2026, up from 3.98 a year earlier. Local conditions vary by price range and area.
Are there airports or airparks near Sun City?
Airports serving the area include Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU), Luke Air Force Base (LUF), Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT). The nearest residential fly-in communities we verified include Thunder Ridge Airpark (AZ28), Morristown area; Hangar Haciendas (AZ90), Laveen. Details are from FAA records via AirNav, checked Oct 30 2026.
How can I find out what my Sun City home is worth?
Request a free home value estimate at azcoproperties.com/home-value/ or call AZCO Properties at 602-603-5555. Christian Broadwell, Designated Broker, has 23 years of Arizona experience.
Nearby Communities
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